Use the Light that dwells within you to regain your natural clarity of sight.
To be brave without compassion, generous without moderation, and rule without refraining from being first in the world, are certain deaths.
When merit has been achieved, do not take it to yourself; for if you do not take it to yourself, it shall never be taken from you.
He (the Sage) does not show off, therefore he shines.
True words are not pleasing. Pleasing words are not true.
The Way of Tao is this: It strives not, but conquers; It speaks not, but all is made clear; It summons not, but its house is crowded; It contrives not, but the design is perfect.